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The Czech passport (Czech: cestovní pas, or just pas) is issued to Czech citizens at any age, and is the primary document of international travel issued by the Czech Republic. It should be noted that the občanský průkaz can now be used to travel within the European Union. Children can be included in the passport.
The passport is issued by the Ministry of Interior (Ministerstvo Vnitra), and like most passports remains property of the Czech Republic and can be withdrawn at any time. It is a valid proof of citizenship document according to the Czech nationality law. Citizens can have multiple passports at the same time.
[edit] Physical Appearance
Czech passports are burgundy, with the Czech coat of arms emblazoned in the centre of the front cover. The words "EVROPSKÁ UNIE" (English: European Union) and "ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA" (English: Czech Republic) are inscribed above the coat of arms and the words "CESTOVNÍ PAS" (English: Passport) are inscribed below the coat of arms. Czech passports adhere to the common EU design.
[edit] Identity Information Page
The information-page of a Czech passport
The passport includes the following data:
- Photo of Passport Holder
- Type (P)
- Code (CZE)
- Passport No.
- 01 Surname
- 02 Given Names
- 03 Nationality
- 04 Date of Birth
- 05 Place of Birth
- 06 Sex
- 07 Date of Issue
- 08 Date of Expiry
- 09 Authority
- 10 Holders Signature
- 11 Personal No.
The lower area of the information page contains the Machine Readable Zone.
[edit] Languages
The information page is printed in Czech, English and French, and is followed a few pages later with translations to other languages, including all official EU languages.
[edit] Visa-free Travel
The following list is sourced from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website here (Czech), Last changed 6 September 2007. The above website also lists the relevant treaty or act that enables visa-free travel, but excludes the EEA nations and Switzerland. The following list shouldn't be considered authoritative nor legal advice, please consult with a lawyer or travel agent prior to departure.
[edit] References
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